By Mary Lendzion Photos Courtesy of NMCA/FSC NMCA and NMRA drivers teamed up to put down twice as much power in the Prairie State for the 14th Annual Nitto NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing presented by FST Carburetors, July 25-28 at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. With their … [Read more...]
2019 IHRA Summit Sportsman Spectacular Results – Xtreme Raceway Park
August 3, 2019 by
TRUMBULL, Texas — Racers from Texas and Oklahoma came away big winners at the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Sportsman Spectacular at Xtreme Raceway Park. Tripp West and Jake Howard took Super Pro and Pro wins during Moser Engineering Saturday. John Stephan and Scooter Hamlin … [Read more...]
A Loving Photo Farewell To Bud “Mr. Drag News” De Boer
July 25, 2019 by
I'm sad to report that after a lengthy illness, we have lost our friend and collaborator, Bud De Boer. Bud was a dear, dear friend that I’ve been privileged to know for many years. We shared a hotel room and the weekend at several California Hot Rod Reunions and he’s joined us at various Draglist … [Read more...]
Raceway Offers Fan Access, Fresh Flavors at NHRA Sonoma Nationals This Weekend
July 24, 2019 by
Young fan takes advantage of drag racing's unparalleled access at the autograph session SONOMA, Calif. (July 24, 2019) – NHRA drag racing at Sonoma Raceway offers fans unparalleled access to the sport’s biggest and fastest stars during this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals Mello Yello Drag Racing … [Read more...]
2019 PDRA Northern Nationals Photo Review
July 23, 2019 by
There is a saying in Ohio, “Just wait 5 minutes and the weather will change.” In two years, the PDRA has experienced monsoon like rains and for this year’s Inaugural Northern Nationals at Dragway 42, near record temperatures. Despite the heat, performances did not suffer and there were no on track … [Read more...]
2019 Blue Suede Cruise Photo Review
July 16, 2019 by
For three days in July in each of the past 17 years all that is old becomes new again at the Lingenfelter Blue Suede Cruise at Summit Motorsports Park. Classic Car shows, poodle skirts, sock-hop music, and burnout contests create a relaxing family atmosphere, while vintage gassers and the Nostalgia … [Read more...]
2019 Funny Car Nationals Photo Review
July 15, 2019 by
An old-fashioned funny car love fest easily describes the 11th Annual Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit Funny Car Nationals held July 13th at Keystone Raceway Park. Four Injected and 14 blown alcohol funnies put on a great show. An added touch was guest announcing by Brian Lohnes of the … [Read more...]
2019 Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner to Honor Jack Beckman
July 1, 2019 by
SONOMA, Calif. (July 1, 2019) – Sonoma Raceway and the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) will continue to honor the spirit of the late Eric Medlen at the 13th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner on Thursday, July 25. This memorable evening has kicked off the NHRA … [Read more...]
Who Made High-Speed History this weekend? XDA Did!
June 29, 2019 by
Racers and fans have come to expect record-breaking performances when they attend an Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) event. And the 2nd annual Superbike Showdown at Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) delivered just that and more with breakthrough ET and MPH records. Over 600 entries were on … [Read more...]
2019 National Hot Rod Reunion Photo Review
June 18, 2019 by
While most of the Midwest racing season has been affected by heavy rains, racers at the 17th Annual Holley Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway were treated with 3 days of near perfect weather. Good, close racing in all categories was the result. Here are some photo highlights by Dave Oakes. Ted … [Read more...]
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